The future of dbt: Core v2 & Fusion + introducing dbt State

Mon, 3 August 2026

17:30

Fabrik Chicago, Chicago, United States

Luma Chicago

This meetup connects Latino founders and entrepreneurs in Chicago with investors to help raise venture capital. Attendees can expect networking, a panel discussion, and opportunities to build warm introductions for fundraising. The event focuses on increasing access to capital for Latino founders beyond corporate environments.

Fri, 7 August 2026

10:00

Marina City Tower, Chicago, United States

Chicago Area FileMaker Developers Association (CAFDA)

We are thrilled to welcome Claris Platform Evangelist **Rick Kalman** as our guest speaker for the next CAFDA meeting. Rick has been driving the platform’s

Fri, 7 August 2026

10:00

Chicago, IL, Chicago, United States

Luma Chicago

The Claude Impact Lab is a full-day event in Chicago where participants collaborate in teams to create local solutions addressing AI's impact on the community. It is designed for people with diverse expertise including those who understand local problems and neighborhoods, not just developers. The event encourages hands-on building to extend discussions from a prior AI-focused conversation.

Sun, 9 August 2026

10:00

Chicago, Illinois, Chicago, United States

Luma Chicago

TechWalk hosts weekly networking events for members of the Tech and SaaS communities to meet new people while walking outdoors in a relaxed setting. This event welcomes everyone interested in networking, sharing ideas, and building relationships outside of typical social venues. It provides a healthy alternative to standard networking formats in the Chicago area.

Tue, 11 August 2026

08:00

Chicago, United States

Chicago Enterprise AI

CDAO Chicago 2026 is an event focused on driving innovation through data and AI technologies in Chicago. It targets professionals interested in enterprise AI and data analytics, providing opportunities to learn and network. Attendees can access the event for free by requesting tickets through the external site.

Thu, 13 August 2026

18:00

Chicago, IL, Chicago, United States

Luma Chicago

This hands-on workshop teaches participants how to move beyond using AI tools to building AI-powered applications and solutions without coding. Attendees will learn to identify problems worth solving with AI, prototype tools and automations, and apply the BASE Prompt Framework. It is designed for people interested in becoming AI builders and creating new business, education, and entrepreneurship opportunities.